Layton Banks
INTS 475- Human Trafficking
Fuertes
NGO Advocacy Paper
Hope for Justice is an international advocacy coalition that brings awareness to modern day slavery. It is there mission to eradicate 21st century slavery by rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Hope for Justice has several locations through out the world. Cambodia, United States, Norway and the United Kingdom are there main locations. Hope for Justice, recognizes that human trafficking takes on many faces depending on what region of the world they are in and that is something I think is so crucial and vital in ensuring the efficacy of an NGO seeking to make real societal change. With principal tenets they practice: Rescue, Restore, and Reform, Hope …show more content…
For example, in Cambodia they offer five holistic programs designated for female sex trafficking victims in the Cambodian region. The first program “Lighthouse” acts as a safe-space the minute a sex trafficking victim gets brought to their door. It acts as a haven for girls who have been recently victimized and have escaped or been rescued. This multifaceted program finds summation in the final regiments: Bridge Project and Shine School. The first, Bridge Project acts as bridge to reintroduce victims back into lives in attempt for a sense of normalcy. Bridge Project strives to rebuild and foster personal relationships of the victim back with their family and friends helping them find their place back in their homes and society. The latter program, Shine School, offers rigorous educational courses and training for the victims in any chosen program or field of interest. Shine School also includes tutoring and mentorship to make sure these girls get the best chance …show more content…
Hope for Justice, recognize that human trafficking manifests in so many different ways and they are consciously aware of that in their attempt to help combat it. I also appreciate the fact that they are so involved in the afflicted person’s life. Typically, a trafficked person goes through painful traumatic experiences and to some, it may not be enough to remove them from the problem. Hope for Justice recognizes that and offers remarkable comprehensive care. As I was reading up on all of the resources they offer, I was pleasantly surprised in all they had to offer from immediate medical care, to housing and educational opportunities. I think something that stuck out was reading and watching the testimonials from former victims rehabilitated through Hope for Justice. To hear the heart wrenching stories, I felt a sense of personal sadness and guilt due to how fortunate my life is compared to theirs. However, hearing them former victims speak about how much better their lives are since their time spent with Hope for Justice, I feel a lot more assured. Finally, the “take action” page on the website is something I love. When I—like most people—see or witness something that compels me, I try and figure out how to get involved. Hope for Justice has so many ways to get involved. On their website one can “donate their birthday” in which you put in your birthday details and Hope for Justice will set up a
INTS 475- Human Trafficking
Fuertes
NGO Advocacy Paper
Hope for Justice is an international advocacy coalition that brings awareness to modern day slavery. It is there mission to eradicate 21st century slavery by rescuing victims, restoring lives and reforming society. Hope for Justice has several locations through out the world. Cambodia, United States, Norway and the United Kingdom are there main locations. Hope for Justice, recognizes that human trafficking takes on many faces depending on what region of the world they are in and that is something I think is so crucial and vital in ensuring the efficacy of an NGO seeking to make real societal change. With principal tenets they practice: Rescue, Restore, and Reform, Hope …show more content…
For example, in Cambodia they offer five holistic programs designated for female sex trafficking victims in the Cambodian region. The first program “Lighthouse” acts as a safe-space the minute a sex trafficking victim gets brought to their door. It acts as a haven for girls who have been recently victimized and have escaped or been rescued. This multifaceted program finds summation in the final regiments: Bridge Project and Shine School. The first, Bridge Project acts as bridge to reintroduce victims back into lives in attempt for a sense of normalcy. Bridge Project strives to rebuild and foster personal relationships of the victim back with their family and friends helping them find their place back in their homes and society. The latter program, Shine School, offers rigorous educational courses and training for the victims in any chosen program or field of interest. Shine School also includes tutoring and mentorship to make sure these girls get the best chance …show more content…
Hope for Justice, recognize that human trafficking manifests in so many different ways and they are consciously aware of that in their attempt to help combat it. I also appreciate the fact that they are so involved in the afflicted person’s life. Typically, a trafficked person goes through painful traumatic experiences and to some, it may not be enough to remove them from the problem. Hope for Justice recognizes that and offers remarkable comprehensive care. As I was reading up on all of the resources they offer, I was pleasantly surprised in all they had to offer from immediate medical care, to housing and educational opportunities. I think something that stuck out was reading and watching the testimonials from former victims rehabilitated through Hope for Justice. To hear the heart wrenching stories, I felt a sense of personal sadness and guilt due to how fortunate my life is compared to theirs. However, hearing them former victims speak about how much better their lives are since their time spent with Hope for Justice, I feel a lot more assured. Finally, the “take action” page on the website is something I love. When I—like most people—see or witness something that compels me, I try and figure out how to get involved. Hope for Justice has so many ways to get involved. On their website one can “donate their birthday” in which you put in your birthday details and Hope for Justice will set up a